Re:inability to accept gifts

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Hi KO's,

Just wondering if this is my problem or a common KO thing. I never

seem to be able to graciously accept gifts. My husband bought a

calendar on sale of an artist I like but, I heard he did some

unethical things with proceeds from his art so I decided I wouldn't

buy anything with his art on it anymore. My husband didn't know this

and bought the calendar marked down. I just couldn't keep my mouth

shut and just accept it, I made a big stink and made him feel bad

over a stupid marked down calendar. I really think this has

something to do with all of the boundary crossings on stuff Nada has

always given me over the years that I didn't want and was unable to

say anything to her so I would take it then have to cart it all to a

thrift shop.

Anyone else experience this? I feel like such a heel. I also

don't know if there's more to it because I never want him to buy me

anything. It just goes back to that feeling that I don't deserve it

or something. Again Nada was always so entitled and I feel like I

don't deserve it. Is this some sort of flea? Any thoughts?

cntbreathe